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Free check-ups in Abu Dhabi to create awareness on kidney disorders
Free medical check-ups will be held as part of a public awareness on kidney disorders at the Abu Dhabi Khalifa Park next Friday.
- By Dina Al Shammaa, Staff Reporter
- Published: 19:12 March 10, 2008
Abu Dhabi: Free medical check-ups will be held as part of a public awareness on kidney disorders at the Abu Dhabi Khalifa Park next Friday.
The event will mark the the 2nd annual World Kidney Day (WKD) 2008. Experts say diabetes as the most common cause of Chronic Renal Failure or Chronic Kidney Disease in the UAE.
"When the kidney function falls to less than 10-15 per cent a person is considered to have End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and some form of renal replacement therapy is required to sustain life and maintain health. On World Kidney Day, we wish to raise public awareness and provide education about the importance of prevention and early detection of kidney diseases and hypertension to keep our kidneys safe and healthy," said Dr. Ali Al Obaidli, Clinical Director at the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and Consultant Nephrologist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC).
According to Dr Yassin Al Shahat, Nephrology Consultant, SKMC physicians should communicate the important consequences of the kidney and provide information on how diseases threatening once kidney, such as hypertension, can be treated and controlled.
"We aim to improve the knowledge, attitude, and behaviors of the general population and health professionals related to kidney disease risk factors. Public participation in health educational campaigns will encourage early detection, treatment, and control in hypertensive individuals."
The WKD 2008 initiative is part of the Renal Programme at SKMC in cooperation with the SEHA in a joint initiative with the Emirates Medical Association – Nephrology.
World Kidney Day
- The World Kidney Day was launched for the first time in 2006 and is usually held on the second Thursday of March.
- Doctors and nurses will be available at the Khalifa Park on Friday 14th March from 5pm to 11pm.
- To mark the 2nd annual 'World Kidney Day' several activities and check-up stations at Khalifa Park will include: Free blood pressure, height and weight checks and educational brochures and pamphlets on Kidney Diseases
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